🌽 Nebraska Wage Garnishment Laws & Collection Guide ()
📍 Collecting a judgment in Nebraska? Wage garnishment in the Cornhusker State has some unique provisions. Nebraska provides additional protection for head of household debtors. This guide covers everything you need to know as part of your Nebraska judgment collection strategy.
⚖️ What Is Wage Garnishment in Nebraska?
Wage garnishment in Nebraska allows judgment creditors to collect directly from a debtor’s paycheck. The process is governed by Nebraska Revised Statutes Chapter 25, with special provisions for heads of household.
For creditors working on how to collect a judgment, wage garnishment is effective. Our skip tracing services help locate debtors throughout Nebraska.
💡 Key Point: Nebraska judgments last only 5 years but can be renewed. Nebraska has special protections: 15% for head of household, 25% for non-head of household.
⚠️ Nebraska Difference: Nebraska limits garnishment to 15% for heads of household, providing more protection than the federal 25% standard.
🏛️ Types of Wage Garnishment
- Head of Household – Limited to 15% of disposable earnings
- Non-Head of Household – Limited to 25% of disposable earnings
- Child Support – Up to 50-65% of disposable earnings
- Tax Levies – Nebraska DOR and IRS have broader powers
💰 Nebraska Wage Garnishment Limits
Nebraska has special limits based on household status:
| Status | Maximum Garnishment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Head of Household | 15% of disposable earnings | More protection |
| 👤 Non-Head of Household | 25% or 30× min wage test | Federal standard |
| 👨👩👧 Child Support | 50-65% | Priority over others |
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Order Employer Search →📋 Steps to Garnish Wages in Nebraska
- Obtain a Money Judgment
Get a Nebraska judgment or domesticate an out-of-state judgment.
- Locate Debtor and Employer
Our Nebraska skip tracing finds employer information.
- File Order of Garnishment
File garnishment order with the court.
- Serve the Employer
Serve order on the employer (garnishee).
- Employer Files Answer
Employer must respond with employment, wage, and household status information.
- Court Issues Continuing Order
Garnishment continues until judgment satisfied.
- Monitor Payments
Track payments and file satisfaction when paid.
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🏙️ Nebraska Coverage
- Omaha – State’s largest city
- Lincoln – State capital
- Bellevue – Omaha suburb
- Grand Island – Central Nebraska
- Kearney – South-central Nebraska
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Week 1: File order of garnishment
Week 1-2: Serve employer
Week 2-4: Employer files answer
Week 4-6: First payment received
🛡️ Debtor Protections
- 15% limit for heads of household
- 30× minimum wage protection
- Exempt income – Social Security, SSI, veterans benefits
- Objection rights – Can claim exemptions
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15% for heads of household; 25% (or 30× min wage test) for non-heads of household.
5 years, renewable before expiration. Act quickly!
